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Farming in Protected Landscapes Support Officer
3 months ago
Company DescriptionnNorthumberland National Park Authority has two statutory purposes: to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area; and to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the park's special qualities by the public.
By caring for our unique surroundings today, we can continue to enjoy them for years to come.In pursuing these purposes, the Authority also has a duty to foster the social and economic well-being of the local communities.
Role DescriptionnThis is a part-time hybrid role as a Farming in Protected Landscapes Support Officer at Northumberland National Park Authority located in Hexham, with flexibility for some remote work.
As a Farming in Protected Landscapes Support Officer, you will be responsible for supporting farming practices in the protected landscapes, promoting sustainable agriculture, and providing advice and guidance to farmers.
Post:
Farming in Protected Landscapes - Support OfficernDirectorate:
Park ManagementnResponsible to:
Farming in Protected Landscapes - Programme ManagernResponsible for: No direct reportsnGrade:
Band 4nHours:
Part or full time hours availablenTerm: Fixed Term Contract through to 31st March 2025nWorkbase: Eastburn and locations throughout Northumberland National Park
Job purpose
This post will report to the Farming in Protected Landscapes - Programme Manager and will be responsible for the following main tasks:
Working with applicants to ensure project applications conform to the requirements of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme as set out in the National Framework document; checking for cross compliance/double funding issues with other agri-environment scheme requirements and those of the Government's emerging
Environmental Land Management scheme .
Verifying the quality of application forms, and undertaking a technical appraisal against the application guidance document and any other specific requirement of the Defra Farming in Protected Landscapes Funding Programme, prior to submission to Northumberland National Park Farming in Protected Landscapes Assessment Panel for approval.
Ensuring that applicants are aware of the other permissions they need for a successful application, for example planning permissions or land drainage consent.
Arranging and conducting any necessary case conferences with applicants and the Farming in Protected Landscapes - Programme Manager during the technical appraisal period, so that any issues requiring clarification can be resolved.
Reviewing progress to identify learning lessons, continually improving the process and presenting case studies/best practice on the key learning lessons to the Farming in Protected Landscapes - Programme Manager and the Farming in Protected Landscapes Assessment Panel.
Specifically identify any processes which require change to ensure as many as possible funding bids are presented to the Farming in Protected Landscapes Assessment Panel which directly contribute the achievement of the aims and outcomes of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme.
Reviewing the constitution/terms of reference of the Farming in Protected Landscapes Assessment Panel on an annual basis and making any revisions suggested and agreed by the group.
Facilitate the appointment of members to and meetings of the Farming in Protected Landscapes Assessment Panel, including the management of virtual meeting software, recording minutes of meetings and processing member's expense claims where appropriate.
Engaging with key partners who are able to, and where needed to, contribute to the development of quality of Farming in Protected Landscapes programme applications and/or are members of the Assessment Panel.
Prepare and co-ordinate applicant orders and invoices for processing by the Authority's finance team and support the process of project reporting and evidence gathering to Defra that will be co-ordinated by the Farming in Protected Landscapes - Programme Manager.
Provide administrative support to the Farming in Protected Landscapes - Programme Manager and Farming and rural Enterprise Officer team in relation to the scheme.
Ensure that work and service provision is carried out in a manner which safeguards the health and safety of the workforce and the general public observing and applying Health & Safety Policy and Practices.
Due to the evolving nature of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme, undertake any other duties consistent with the post as may be directed by the Farming in Protected Landscapes - Programme Manager.
Comply with General Protection Data Regulation (GDPR) and implement Memorandum of Understanding with key partners, as appropriate.
Northumberland National Park Authority
Person Specification
EssentialnKnowledgenWorking knowledge of local and regional government structures in EnglandnUnderstanding of the issues facing rural communities and businesses, especially those within the upland farming sector
SkillsnAbility to use different communication styles and to adopt various approaches to persuade and explain potentially complex and detailed informationnNumeracy and analytical skillsnConfident in the use of information technology systems, the use of Microsoft Office 365, MS TeamsnAbility to absorb complex information quickly and to summarise key messages clearly and accurately
ExperiencenProject administration/management, for instance verification of claims or detailed contractual information, monitoring projectsnReport writingnLiaison with partner organisations, external stakeholders and colleagues
Personal QualitiesnProactive, enthusiastic and objectivenMethodical and tenacious approachnPatient and ability to remain calmnConfidence in dealing with people at all levels and backgroundsnAbility to work a flexible pattern and travel to sites to fulfil the requirements of the post.
DesirablenDegree or equivalentnKnowledge of agricultural and forestry land management grant schemesnKnowledge of current Agricultural and Natural Environment policy and issues facing rural upland communities.
